BMW Recalls Motorcycles Due To Faulty Drivetrains

BMW is recalling certain '08-'09 F 650 GS and F 800 GS models manufactured from Sept. 27, 2007, through March 30, 2009. The company is also recalling '07-'08 G 650 Xcountry, Xchallenge and Xmoto models manufacturered from Nov. 29, 2006, through May 19, 2008.

The drive chains of the F650 GS and F800 GS may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the chain could break. If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up.

Regarding the G 650 models, over time the roll gear pin's mounting attachment could break. If it does, fragments of the attachment could become trapped between the drive chain and the rear sprocket, possibly causing the rear wheel to lock up.

BMW has not yet provided NHTSA with a remedy plan or a notification schedule.

The NHTSA campaign ID numbers are 10V273000 for the G 650 models and 10V274000 for the F 650 and F800.